VIDEO: Messi in tears after Argentina Round of 16 victory

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was visibly emotional, shedding tears after his team secured a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16. The defending champions faced elimination, trailing 0-2 late into the second half.

Argentina's path to the quarter-finals was precarious, with Messi missing a penalty when his team was already down by one goal. However, a remarkable turnaround began in the 79th minute when Cristian Romero scored a header, igniting hope for the team. Messi then equalized in the 85th minute with a precise finish.

The decisive goal came in stoppage time, with Enzo Fernández heading home from Lautaro Martínez's cross, completing the dramatic comeback. A video captured the intense moment the final whistle blew, showing a visibly emotional Messi pumping his fists and covering his face in jubilation.

Despite an earlier missed penalty, Messi played a pivotal role in the revival, contributing an assist and scoring the crucial equalizer. This performance extended his record of scoring in consecutive World Cups. Egypt had initially led the match through goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Zico, and mounted strong resistance, but Argentina's late surge proved decisive.

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Messi in tears after Argentina Round of 16 victory